Hanoi – Sapa by bus with a short trek to Cat Cat village (L,D)

Hanoi - 6:00 – 6:20: Guests are picked up from Hanoi Old Quarter, transferred to the large bus, and depart for Sapa Town.

9:30: Travel along the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort stop.

11:00: Second comfort stop at Lao Cai city before heading to Sapa.

Sapa - 13:00: Arrive in Sapa Town, greeted by the vibrant traditional attire of the H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic groups. The tour guide and driver will meet you at the bus station to escort you to the hotel.
• Enjoy a welcome drink and receive an itinerary briefing.
• Savor a lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine, followed by check-in procedures.

Cat Cat village - 14:30: A brief drive to the entrance of Cat Cat village, home to the Black H’mong ethnic group, situated near the base of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. The local guide will introduce you to the daily life of the locals, leading a trek down to the valley’s base to the waterfall where the French constructed a Hydraulic Power Station; pause for photos with the bridge and waterfall, then walk uphill for the bus to return to Sapa in the afternoon.

The trekking distance is approximately 2.5 km and takes about 2 hours.

17:00: Return to Sapa Town. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel with evening activities.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Sapa discovery with long trek Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van village (B, L, D)

Sapa - 8:00 – 8:30: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and prepare a light pack for trekking. (Large luggage can be stored at the hotel.)

Ta Van - 8:30: Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to witness the breathtaking landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain, then proceed to Ta Van village, home to the Dzay ethnic group.

The trekking distance is about 9 km and lasts for 3.5 hours.

Sapa - 13:00: The bus will pick you up at Ta Van Bridge to return to Sapa.

14:00 – Evening: Have lunch and enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Sapa town independently. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Sapa - Bac Ha market - Lao Cai - Ha Noi (B)

Sapa - 6:30 – 7:00: Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and bring all luggage for the trip to Bac Ha Market.

Bac Ha Market - 7:00 – 13:00: Embark on a 2.5-hour drive to Bac Ha Town, home to the Flower H’Mong ethnic group.

• Explore Bac Ha market, the most typical weekly market featuring a variety of ethnic groups.

• Lunch at a local restaurant.

• A brief walk to visit “Pho” Village of the Flower H’Mong People.

The trekking distance is about 1.5 km and takes approximately 1 hour.

Hanoi - 13:00: A 1.5-hour drive back to Lao Cai city, where you can shower and relax in the border gate city. (Do not return to Sapa town.)

15:00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi with two rest stops.

21:00: Arrive in Hanoi, drop off at the meeting point, and return to your hotel independently. The trip concludes.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

• Modern air-conditioned bus for Hanoi-Sapa route
• Complimentary 2-way water bottles per person
• Inclusive meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• 2-night stay in Sapa Lodge Hotel or similar (twin sharing)
• English-speaking local guide in Sapa and Bac Ha

• Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses
• Others not clearly mentioned above

• Note
• When you come back to Lao Cai city, you will have a shower and may wait sometimes to get on bus to Ha Noi. If you want to visit somewhere, transport fee is paid by yourself
• You can join this tour even you depart for Sapa on Saturday with the same tour price.
• Surcharge $25/Pax for above date: Happy New Year & Lunar New Year
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.